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Re: utilities - Landlord Forum thread 186845

Re: utilities by Susan on September 11, 2009 @09:28

                              
I have the same problem. where I live, the town sends the bill to the property owner. I am responsible. I put a separate water meter in for each apartment. I estimated the usage ( @ $7.70/thousand gallons) at about $30.00 per month. I have that paid monthly as added rent. in april & october , i read the meter, and reimburse them for overages they paid, or they owe me for extra usage. Usually they get a rebate. #1, they know they are paying and are therefore not wasteful. #2 i can even assess the water usage monthly, if I think the $30 will not cover it. I was burned once by a girl who did 5 or 6 loads DAILY for herself, husband, and daughter....Never again. The water bill is still in my name, but I can keep it under control with careful monitoring. It is also stated in the rental agreement that the rate charged by the town is subject to change without notice. As for your current problem, the city probably would shut off the water. I would imagine that tenant would either pay it, or move due to no water. At that point, if they move, take them to small claims to get water bill $$$$ back. Or, if they cause a fuss and say the place is uninhabitable because of no water, again I think they would not have a leg to stand on because they were supposed to pay for it as per rental agreement, and they breached the agreement. Any way you slice it, it boils down to THEM not paying the bill.... & causing the shut-off.
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